Topaz Eyes

Cat or Dog? Oh No-
I want a panther
with more spots than I have
on his long lean body
no matter how much time 
he spent sunbathing
in his youth.

Neatly aligned ears, 
cosmetic frown
furrowed in his brow, 
plank-like nose above
an I Mean Business 
mouth, and OH! 
those  topaz eyes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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